Google Slides Won't Download as PDF or PowerPoint

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Use the built-in export

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   1. 01Open File > Download
   2. 02Pick PDF document or Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)
   3. 03Avoid Print > Save as PDF for image-heavy decks
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Sign out of extra accounts

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   1. 01Open the deck in an incognito window with only one account
   2. 02Download again
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Disable extensions

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   1. 01Open chrome://extensions
   2. 02Turn off download managers and blockers
   3. 03Retry
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. FIX 4Split large decks

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   1. 01Make a copy and delete half the slides
   2. 02Download each part
   3. 03Or export slides as JPEG/PNG
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

File > Download does nothing, the PDF is missing images, or PPTX conversion fails.

Why it happens

• C-01Signed in to several Google accounts
• C-02Extensions blocking the download
• C-03Using the browser's Print to PDF
• C-04Very large presentations

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